Potala Pastillo Puerto Rico Map

About Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico

Potala Pastillo is a locality in Juana Díaz County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,606. The population density is 2075.5 people per km². Potala Pastillo is located at 17.9914°N, 66.4966°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Potala Pastillo unfolds as a landscape of sun-baked earth and resilient green, where the rolling hills of southern Puerto Rico meet the sky in a soft, hazy embrace. It lies 7.8 miles east of Ponce, PR (from Ponce, PR: bearing 100°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west-north-west of Santa Isabel. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes, not dramatic peaks, punctuated by the occasional sturdy guanábana tree or a cluster of flamboyant blossoms that bleed vibrant color against the muted tones of the dry season. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of dust and distant sugarcane, a humid warmth that clings to the skin long after the sun has begun its descent. Life in Potala Pastillo moves with a deliberate pace, the sunlight often seeming to linger, casting long shadows that soften the edges of the fields and the modest homes scattered across the countryside. The story of Potala Pastillo is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heart of the region, a legacy built on the sweat and yield of the land. For generations, sugarcane and cattle have been the bedrock of its economy, their cultivation shaping the very contours of the hillsides and influencing the rhythm of daily life. While modern industries have found a foothold, a connection to the earth persists, a quiet pride in the bounty it provides. The whispers of its past are carried on the warm breeze, a reminder of the resilience and enduring spirit of those who have called Potala Pastillo home, their lives a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the simple beauty of a life lived close to the soil.

About This Potala Pastillo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Potala Pastillo, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 17.991354, -66.496561. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Potala Pastillo and Juana Díaz County.

Detailed location data for Potala Pastillo includes the ZIP code (00795), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Juana Díaz County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Potala Pastillo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.